“But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.”
The children of Israel have wandered in the wilderness for forty years because of their disobedience and lack of faith. Moses is the one speaking to the tribe of Gad and Rueben as they approach the promise land for the second time in this verse of scripture. The tribes of Gad and Rueben appreciated the looks of the land before crossing the Jordan River into the battles ahead. Moses reminded them very clearly about the first go around when Israel was pushed into the wilderness for their lack of faith. Reuben and Gad were granted their request, but Moses made it apparent to them that they must still cross the river and fight the battle with the rest of their people. The tribes respond to Moses in a positive light in vs 27 “But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.” In the main verse of scripture the last part of the verse is the key element to think upon when it comes to serving the Lord; “and be sure your sin will find you out.” There is no running from God, it may feel that way for a while, but sin will always catch up with you. There is a great battle in serving Jesus Christ, but the Bible tells us many times to “be not afraid.” Fear always puts us in a place of disobedience. Moses made it clear to these two tribes, you cant back out now. There was already 40 years of wandering and now that we are at our second encounter, you must cross into the battle field with the rest of your brothers or else terrible things will happen to you. The two tribes kept their word and proceeded into battle not returning to their land until all the battles were over. Don’t let fear keep you in the corner. The Bible says that sin will always find you out. If your not saved today the sin that finds you out will be of eternal torment and judgement, but to the believer, you will bring great destruction when you turn from the ways of the Lord. Are you teaching your children about Jesus Christ today? Are you faithful in soul winning, reading your Bible, church attendance, and a prayer life? If your not allowing God to guide your steps through His Word day by day there is a likelihood you are living in sin. Hebrews 11:24-25 “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;” The Bible says that though there is pleasure in sin, it only for a season. The seasons are constantly changing, and they surely don’t last very long. Can you believe deer season is gone already? Sin is not worth! Don’t let it destroy your life! The Bible tells us that your sin will always return to you with great destruction!
Memory Verse Week 2/17/18
Hebrews 11:25-26
“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;”
